Commandant
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United States Coast Guard
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Staff Symbol: CG-6
Phone: (202) 267-2767
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COMDTINST 5230.71
FEB 11 2005
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 5230.71
Subj:
COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS, COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY (C4&IT) INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY
Ref:
(a) Establishment of the CG-6 Directorate and Associated Duties, COMDTINST 5401.5
(series)
1.
PURPOSE. This Instruction establishes the authority, roles, and responsibilities governing the
Coast Guard Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information Technology
(C4&IT) investment management process. C4&IT investment management processes ensure
C4&IT products, systems or services directly support Coast Guard mission and business needs,
establish clear accountability for C4&IT resource management, and promote enterprise-wide
coordination in developing C4&IT assets. All Coast Guard organizations involved in the planning,
acquisition, production, deployment, support, operation, and disposition of C4&IT assets shall
employ the C4&IT investment management policy and practices and adhere to the roles defined
herein.
2.
ACTION. Area and district commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics commands,
commanding officers of Headquarters units, assistant commandants for directorates, Chief Counsel,
and special staff offices at Headquarters shall ensure that all Coast Guard and contractor support
personnel or organizations involved in the planning, acquisition, development, operations,
maintenance or use of Coast Guard C4&IT assets comply with the provisions of this Instruction.
Internet release is authorized.
3.
DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. None.
4.
C4&IT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT. C4&IT investment management identifies which
C4&IT systems or services should be funded, either through new initiatives or through reallocation
of the base, and ensures C4&IT investments are reviewed for their effectiveness and efficiency in
meeting Coast Guard mission and business needs. The C4&IT investment management process
provides a framework for instilling proper stewardship across the enterprise in both new and
continuing C4&IT initiatives. The C4&IT investment management process applies to all C4&IT
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